We are excited to announce that Texas Exes is partnering with SXSW EDU (March 13–16, 2027) and SXSW once again for the 2027 event (March 15–21, 2027)!
As a Texas Exes member, you get 15% off all SXSW 2027 badge types. SXSW is leaning heavily into human creativity this year, bringing together global leaders across tech, film, music, education, and media right here in downtown Austin.
What’s New for SXSW 2027
- Dedicated SXSW Podcast Festival (March 17–20): A brand-new festival focal point dedicated entirely to live shows, podcast creators, marketers, and brand executives.
- Business-Friendly Innovation Schedule (Mon–Fri): Core Innovation tracks now run Monday through Friday to better align with traditional professional travel schedules.
- The 512 Club for Locals: Austin-area Longhorns unlock exclusive local perks, including access to a dedicated downtown networking lounge built specifically for the local Austin community.
- Pop-Up Creative Village & Clubhouses: With the Austin Convention Center under transformation, the pop-up village returns. Work and network at dedicated Clubhouses: Innovation (Brazos Hall), Film & TV (800 Congress), and Music (The Thompson Hotel).
- Upgraded Premiere Venues: Film & TV premieres move to ACL Live at The Moody Theater while the Paramount Theatre is under construction, supported by expanded attendee shuttles.
Badge Options
- Platinum: Access across all Innovation, Film & TV, Music, and Comedy events, plus early access to session and screening reservations.
- Innovation: Access to all Innovation tracks, keynotes, expos, and networking events.
- Music: Access to music showcases, industry sessions, demo reviews, and Music Clubhouse.
- Film & TV: Access to Film & TV screenings, industry sessions, and the Film & TV Clubhouse.
- EDU: Access to all SXSW EDU programming (March 13–16), including 300+ workshops, keynotes, mentorship, and education startup competitions.
Group Rates for Teams (7+ Attendees) Attending with a group of fellow Longhorns, colleagues or want to bring your team along? Organizations sending 7+ attendees are eligible for additional group volume discounts, priority downtown hotel allocations, and exclusive on-site perks. Please reach out to alex.casolaro@sxsw.com before purchasing to secure your group rate and learn more about the SXSW Group Registration program.